22 PEOPLE / NEWS Issue 257 - February / March 2025 www.signlink.co.uk InkTec continues expansion InkTec Europe has announced the formation of a new technical sales support team designed to enhance and support customer experience. The new team has been created to enhance the wide-format printing manufacturer’s customer service offerings, streamline its technical support, and expand its digital marketing opportunities. The support team will be responsible for promoting both the JETRIX printer series and InkTec’s full range of DTF and UV-DTF solutions. Heading the team is Ian Windebank, who has worked with InkTec for over nine years. Windebank transitioned from a JETRIX engineer at the company to become its European technical sales representative. According to the company, “Ian’s deep expertise in the JETRIX printer series positions him as the ideal leader to drive this new initiative.” Commenting on Windebank’s appointment as head of the new sales team, Joey Kim, managing director of InkTec, says: “InkTec is entering a pivotal phase of growth. Ian’s extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with JETRIX printers will ensure this new team delivers exceptional customer support while helping us build a foundation for sustainable growth in 2025 and beyond.” Joining Windebank is Pedro Hernandez, currently an application manager at InkTec. Hernandez will initially focus on DTF-related activities but will expand his responsibilities to include support for the JETRIX product line. The formation of the new sales team is part of wider market expansion goals from InkTec Europe. Last year, InkTec also announced Sarah Hall as its new consumables sales manager. Sarah Hall was recently hired as InkTec Europe’s new consumables sales manager By Jonathan Pert Durst UK hires new software specialist Durst UK has announced the appointment of Amira Bouchiba as its UK and Ireland software and application specialist. The hire has been made to provide additional software support for Durst UK customers, following significant growth and expansion of its software portfolio. Bouchiba has 20 years of experience in print and graphics, most recently working for wide-format supplier, CMYUK. She was promoted to the role of EFI technical product manager by CMYUK in November. Bouchiba began her professional career as a graphic designer, which according to Durst “gives her a rare empathy for the day-to-day realities faced by businesses in the graphics and print industries.” The appointment is part of a wider strategic expansion plan by Durst UK, which will include further additions to the team in 2025. Bouchiba comes with over 20 years of experience in print and graphics signlink signlink signlinkmagazine Signbox hire new general manager UK signage company, Signbox, has announced the appointment of Adrian Eden as its new general manager. Eden has 18 years of experience in the sign industry, including ten years in production and install management, and eight years in strategic operations. Most recently, Eden worked for signage company Cobal as operations manager for six years, leading a team of 21. According to the company, Eden’s key focus will be to expand into new sectors and capitalise on emerging growth opportunities. Last year, the company won the Gold Interior Decor award at the Sign & Wrap Awards for its work on the Horizon 22 viewing platform in London. Adrian Eden most recently worked for six years as operations manager for Cobal Tecna hire new head of creative Modular event and exhibition display specialist, Tecna UK, has announced the appointment of Robert Andersen as its new head of creative. According to the company, Andersen has been hired to “amplify its efforts in delivering innovative, responsible, and results-driven solutions for clients”. Andersen arrives in the role with over 25 years of experience in marketing and creative services. His most recent role was as a creative services director for live events agency, Identity. The agency were behind events including COP28, the coronation of King Charles III, and London’s NYE fireworks. Andersen previously worked as a senior account director for tech-focused B2B marketing agency, Quantum Marketing. Robert Andersen has previously worked for companies including Identity, Quantum Marketing, and SeventhElement (previously Netleadz) Resolute announces appointment Direct-to-film (DTF) hardware and consumables supplier, Resolute, has announced the appointment of Ricky Robinson-Nunn as head of sales, as part of the company’s plans to grow into new territories and markets. Robinson-Nunn will manage Resolute’s existing sales force, taking a leading role in the company’s growth plans for 2025. He previously worked for the company as a sales manager, starting in 2022, before which he worked in the sales team at garment print manufacturer, Kornit Digital. Operations director at Resolute, Rachel Marsh, says: “Ricky has been a valuable member of the Resolute Team over the last couple of years and takes the lead on moving us forward with our growth plans and our return to a strong network of worldwide dealers. Ricky RobinsonNunn, the new head of sales at Resolute
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